The Acts of Mercy project in the Waterberg in the Limpopo Province of South Africa helps those with social problems by providing essentials such as food, bedding, clothes and sanitary pads.
Sister Grace reports that this is making a huge impact. “The charity continues to provide monthly food parcels to those who have no employment nor source of income.”
At present the project supports 25 individuals within 7 families and is there for those in desperate need. This month she found a room for a homeless man, providing him with furniture and bedding.
Families are referred to Sister Grace for assessment. She compiles information on of their home situation i.e. how many people per household, any source of income and how many individuals are receiving social grants .
SCHOOLGIRLS PROVIDED WITH SANITARY PADS AND SHOES
PROGRESS:
- Children going to school benefit from the feeding scheme, which is supplied with green vegetables from school vegetable gardens set up by The Waterberg Trust with annual donations of equipment from EIS.
- Donated clothes, shoes and sanitary pads are gratefully received by many girls
- Some beneficiaries have temporary job opportunities
- Some earn income by collecting recycyling
- Social Relief Grants continue to benefit many
CHALLENGES:
- Child allowances can be used for gambling and alcohol
- Youth struggle with addiction to nyaope and weed. This results in neighborhood theft as they strive to satisfy their cravings
- Huge families struggle to make their food budget last till end of the month
- Foreign nationals live in fear of losing their jobs or businesses due to threats from the locals
- Gender based violence and sexual abuse fueled by alcohol & substance abuse can lead to physical injury
If you could help by making a donation, we have details on this website’s How to Donate page.
Even small amounts of money go a long way.
Very many thanks go to those who knitted such colourful baby clothes!
The Waterberg Trust 